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TOGETHER - SHAPING THE FUTURE.
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The vision of the Hutto Economic Development Corporation is to foster an environment that facilitates meaningful employment and diversified capital investment resulting in Hutto being a desirable and profitable business location.
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Upcoming events
March 8, 2013 - 10:00am
YMCA Groundbreaking
March 14, 2013 - 7:30am
March Power Breakfast
April 11, 2013 - 7:30am
April Power Breakfast
May 9, 2013 - 7:30am
May Power Breakfast
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Development Corporation
Board of Directors
Scott Heselmeyer
Vice-President
Garry Guthrie
Treasurer Anne Cano
Secretary
Doug Fell
Cary Rabb
Kara Pinnelli
Hutto Economic
Development Corporation
Staff
Interim Executive Director
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FEBRUARY POWER BREAKFAST FEATURES TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION EDITOR
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The Hutto community welcomed back researcher Mick Normington
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The Hutto community heard from Mick Normington, Business Analyst for the Texas Workforce Commission, at the February 14, 2013 Power Breakfast. Normington presented vital and interesting information regarding the makeup of today's workforce in Texas along with the implications of these trends on businesses. | |
Video presentation for the Hutto Economic Development Corporation February 14, 2013 Power Breakfast featuring Mick Normington, Business Analyst for the
Texas Workforce Commission.
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For a video of the featured presentation, click here, or on the image above.
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EAST WILLIAMSON COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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Bartlett-Cocke General Contractors continue to
keep construction on track
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Construction on the East Williamson County Higher Education Center-Hutto is on schedule with an expected opening date of Fall 2013. Bartlett Cocke General Contractors is keeping construction on pace and ahead of schedule. Meetings with college officials are taking place every two weeks and progress on the development can be seen from both SH130 and County Road 108.
EWCHEC Aerial: February 17, 2013
For a link to the library of construction images, click here.
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Hutto Police Chief to Address the Hutto Community
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The Hutto community will hear from the City of Hutto Police Department Chief Peter Scheets at the March 14, 2013 Power Breakfast. Chief Scheets will be addressing the changes that have occurred over the last year with the Police Department and community relations.This event will be held at 7:30am at the Holiday Inn Express in Hutto. Like all Hutto EDC Power Breakfasts, this is a free event open to the public and requires no RSVP to attend.
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RECENT REPORT INDICATES NOTABLE INCREASE IN GROWTH
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Residential growth sees marked increase during 2012
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 According to recently compiled reports, a total count of 222 new residential permits were issued within the City of Hutto for 2012. This compares to a total of 189 permits issued in 2011. There were several subdivision plats submitted to the City of Hutto Development Services Department and approved by the City Council that totaled 350 new single-family lots within the city limits and 82 new single-family lots within Hutto's extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The majority of the new lots are within vested subdivisions that are continuing to expand with additional new phases.
Commercial growth is also on the rise. Several commercial projects began construction began in 2012 as well. Still under construction and in progress are new buildings for Hutto Family Eye Care and Tiger Rock Martial Arts. Also under construction is the East Williamson County Higher Education Center. The 22,000 square foot Hutto Family YMCA will break ground in March 2013, adding to the proposed second phase of the Town West Commons development. Other commercial projects are also underway including convenience stores/gas stations along FM 1660 North and also along FM 685 at Great Western Drive.
For additional information, contact the Development Services Department at 759-3479.
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HUTTO FAMILY YMCA SCHEDULES GROUNDBREAKING
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 Mark your calendars for the groundbreaking of the Hutto Family YMCA, scheduled for Friday March 8, 2013 at 10am. This much anticipated event will mark the beginning of a new addition to recreational options in the Hutto community. This 22,000 square foot facility will be located on NewQuest property, currently home to Lowe's Home Improvement, Walgreens, and several other businesses. With an anticipated opening of early 2014, this facility is expected to serve more than 7,000 people annually.
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HUTTO EDC EXECUTIVE SEARCH UPDATE
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SGR closes application window Hutto EDC Executive Director Search
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On December 11, 2012, the Hutto Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors selected Strategic Government Resources (SGR) to help guide the process of finding a new Executive Director for the Hutto Economic Development Corporation. SGR accepted online applications through February 15, 2013. From the pool of applicants with SGR's guidance, the Hutto EDC Board of Directors has selected Quarter-FInalists to continue in the interview process. A final decision is expected mid-April.
About Strategic Government Resources
 Strategic Government Resources has a national reputation for innovation and local government leadership development. Almost 21,000 local government officials visit the SGR website each month for help recruiting, selecting, and developing their people and over 14,000 officials subscribe to SGR's weekly 10 in 10 Update on Leadership and Innovation. SGR is one of the top five executive search firms and operates the largest local government job board in the nation with almost 16,000 job seekers visiting each month to view over 1,000 local government management positions. SGR also provides a wide array of psychometric assessments and coaching support to high performance governments.
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7th Annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup to begin
March 2, 2013
Saturday, March 2, 2013, marks the beginning of the 7th Annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup, known as one of the largest collective efforts of its kind. The roundup involves over 250 law enforcement entities that make... [continued]
City Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The City of Hutto has earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the seventh consecutive year from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States & Canada (GFOA). The award... [continued]
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To view the current Economic Profile for the Round Rock-Austin MSA,
click here.
To view the current economic profile for the Rural Capital Area
Workforce Development Area, click here.
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Type A Economic Development Sales Tax Allocation
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Fiscal Year
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January
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February
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Cumulative
Total
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1997/98
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$2,011.07
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$4,154.17
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$40,417.02
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1998/99
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$1,361.54
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$3,500.62
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$32,045.20
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1999/00
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$7,725.50
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$2,507.40
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$35,093.61
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2000/01
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$2,558.70
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$5,442.41
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$50,940.93
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2001/02
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$2,988.40
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$7,732.95
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$58,299.83
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2002/03
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$4,718.02
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$8,083.69
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$73,572.84
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2003/04
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$6,506.99
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$12,126.71
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$98,841.25
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2004/05
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$11,334.17
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$22,085.49
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$216,990.28
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2005/06
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$22,115.05
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$28,355.51
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$336,629.05
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2006/07
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$25,860.50
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$30,649.89
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$376,036.41
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2007/08
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$32,124.82
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$45,591.26
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$481,309.64
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2008/09
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$34,358.28
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$47,338.22
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$495,826.74
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2009/10
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$32,134.21
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$45,362.56
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$467,917.40
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2010/11
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$36,122.37
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$46,999.77
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$509,128.41
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2011/12
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$37,065.71
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$55,486.89
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$580,957.66
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2012/13
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$45,547.14
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$55,690.20
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$250,726.02*
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*Cumulative Fiscal year-to-date Data Figure
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Single Family Building Permits Issued by Month
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Month
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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January
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63
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93
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71
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64
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18
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20
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23
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10
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11
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February
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51
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70
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49
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49
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15
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6
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11
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28
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March
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56
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101
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84
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47
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14
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6
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22
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9
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April
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67
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91
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75
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46
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48
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6
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24
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15
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May
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53
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66
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37
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29
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22
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36
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12
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12
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June
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58
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68
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44
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22
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29
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17
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8
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17
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July
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61
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56
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34
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32
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39
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6
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20
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15
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August
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78
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70
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25
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41
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22
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11
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17
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21
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September
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67
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66
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24
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28
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24
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7
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10
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18
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October
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65
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58
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51
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5
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19
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7
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5
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19
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November
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49
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37
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60
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9
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6
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17
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26
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25
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December
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46
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46
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7
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12
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7
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15
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9
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13
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December 2012 Unemployment Rates
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Area
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Dec. '11
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Nov. '12
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Dec. '12
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Austin/Round Rock MSA
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6.1%
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4.9%
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5.0%
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Texas
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7.1%
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5.8%
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6.0%
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National
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8.3%
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7.4%
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7.6%
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*Please note that January unemployment rates will not be released until Mid-March 2013.
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